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APPLAUSE! SERIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
SAN JOSE TAIKO
GRADES 4-12 • CAPACITY 2,000
CIVIC CENTER MAIN HALL
San Jose Taiko expresses the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko drum. The company blends traditional Japanese sounds with the beat of world rhythms, creating a performance that "turns Japanese taiko drumming into entrancing movement and dance" San Jose Mercury New.
"By playing Japanese-American music we honor our cultural roots. We draw from a traditional source, yet still express ourselves as Americans. By sharing our music we take pride in our heritage, and hope to encourage others to have pride in their own cultural backgrounds."
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Culture, Music, and Social Studies
CHARACTER COUNTS
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring
This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council, General Mills Foundation, and Land O'Lakes Foundation.
BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE
· In-classroom enrichment, details tba
· Theater tour (limited capacity, registration required)
Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket to be permitted into the theater for this production.
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